Simon Tomes
@simontomes.com
Music Explorer | 💿 HiRes Digital Album Lover | Drummer | 🥁 #DrumsForWellbeing | Community Professional | Writing about Community Confidence simontomes.com | Bluesky User #383 since Feb 23 | he/him | Not active here for testing stuff, I use LinkedIn.
Pinned
Simon Tomes
@simontomes.com
· Oct 10
🎶 Tunes on! Dimitri from Paris Salsoul Re-Edits. 🎶
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🎶 Tunes on! Dimitri from Paris Salsoul Re-Edits. 🎶
Red wine. Blog writing. Listening to Herbie.
November 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Red wine. Blog writing. Listening to Herbie.
Good times last night at One Night Only. @ono-ch1.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Good times last night at One Night Only. @ono-ch1.bsky.social
In need of something more chill for a Sunday.
Khruangbin’s rework of their debut album is exactly what’s required.
The Soul II Soul Back To Life style beat on this track is sublime. 😍
youtu.be/wdFQLRm2AQY?...
Khruangbin’s rework of their debut album is exactly what’s required.
The Soul II Soul Back To Life style beat on this track is sublime. 😍
youtu.be/wdFQLRm2AQY?...
November 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
In need of something more chill for a Sunday.
Khruangbin’s rework of their debut album is exactly what’s required.
The Soul II Soul Back To Life style beat on this track is sublime. 😍
youtu.be/wdFQLRm2AQY?...
Khruangbin’s rework of their debut album is exactly what’s required.
The Soul II Soul Back To Life style beat on this track is sublime. 😍
youtu.be/wdFQLRm2AQY?...
The magic makers of @ono-ch1.bsky.social. 🤩
November 9, 2025 at 8:54 AM
The magic makers of @ono-ch1.bsky.social. 🤩
Reposted by Simon Tomes
It's been a very quiet week.
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It's been a very quiet week.
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
@ono-ch1.bsky.social community.
You’re an excellent bunch of people.
Incredible sets all round.
Glad to have shared an evening with you, with my brothers.
Enjoy the rest of the evening and take it easy in the morning.
Good times! 🤩
You’re an excellent bunch of people.
Incredible sets all round.
Glad to have shared an evening with you, with my brothers.
Enjoy the rest of the evening and take it easy in the morning.
Good times! 🤩
November 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
@ono-ch1.bsky.social community.
You’re an excellent bunch of people.
Incredible sets all round.
Glad to have shared an evening with you, with my brothers.
Enjoy the rest of the evening and take it easy in the morning.
Good times! 🤩
You’re an excellent bunch of people.
Incredible sets all round.
Glad to have shared an evening with you, with my brothers.
Enjoy the rest of the evening and take it easy in the morning.
Good times! 🤩
The brother’s gonna work it out.
En route to meet my two older brothers for beers and food then good times with the disco Balearic dance crew at @ono-ch1.bsky.social.
They’re called Paul and Marc. Say hi if you see them.
🪩🕺💃
En route to meet my two older brothers for beers and food then good times with the disco Balearic dance crew at @ono-ch1.bsky.social.
They’re called Paul and Marc. Say hi if you see them.
🪩🕺💃
November 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The brother’s gonna work it out.
En route to meet my two older brothers for beers and food then good times with the disco Balearic dance crew at @ono-ch1.bsky.social.
They’re called Paul and Marc. Say hi if you see them.
🪩🕺💃
En route to meet my two older brothers for beers and food then good times with the disco Balearic dance crew at @ono-ch1.bsky.social.
They’re called Paul and Marc. Say hi if you see them.
🪩🕺💃
Banging tunes on in the kitchen.
Early dinner cooking so I can leg it later when I tag with my wife getting home from work.
Then dinner out with my bros before ONO.
It’s nearly time for some @ono-ch1.bsky.social. 🕺💃
Early dinner cooking so I can leg it later when I tag with my wife getting home from work.
Then dinner out with my bros before ONO.
It’s nearly time for some @ono-ch1.bsky.social. 🕺💃
November 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Banging tunes on in the kitchen.
Early dinner cooking so I can leg it later when I tag with my wife getting home from work.
Then dinner out with my bros before ONO.
It’s nearly time for some @ono-ch1.bsky.social. 🕺💃
Early dinner cooking so I can leg it later when I tag with my wife getting home from work.
Then dinner out with my bros before ONO.
It’s nearly time for some @ono-ch1.bsky.social. 🕺💃
Reposted by Simon Tomes
This Saturday friends ❤️🪩 @ono-ch1.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This Saturday friends ❤️🪩 @ono-ch1.bsky.social
Going to One Night Only at The Social 08/11/25? @ono-ch1.bsky.social.
Reply, say hi and add yourself to this thread if you like.
See you there!
Reply, say hi and add yourself to this thread if you like.
See you there!
🚨Announcement🚨
We are delighted to give you a little update on the proceedings for Upstairs in November…
Our ex-roadie and promo manager @dannykelly.bsky.social will be at the helm with his #BarTrax collective, all night long.
Now thats a party within itself!
We are delighted to give you a little update on the proceedings for Upstairs in November…
Our ex-roadie and promo manager @dannykelly.bsky.social will be at the helm with his #BarTrax collective, all night long.
Now thats a party within itself!
November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Going to One Night Only at The Social 08/11/25? @ono-ch1.bsky.social.
Reply, say hi and add yourself to this thread if you like.
See you there!
Reply, say hi and add yourself to this thread if you like.
See you there!
“But if you listen to it again and again, you might go, well, what's that about? Or on a different day, a certain line will strike you in a different way.”
This is becoming as relevant for podcasts as it is for songs, which Paul Smith was referring to.
This is becoming as relevant for podcasts as it is for songs, which Paul Smith was referring to.
Love it when two kind-hearted music geeks geek out about other music geeks and continue to share their gratitude for the art of creating music.
Great episode, @drownedinsound.bsky.social.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Great episode, @drownedinsound.bsky.social.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Was Indie Sleaze Even Real? Maxïmo Park’s ‘A Certain Trigger’ at 20
Podcast Episode · Drowned in Sound · 05/11/2025 · 1h 5m
podcasts.apple.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
“But if you listen to it again and again, you might go, well, what's that about? Or on a different day, a certain line will strike you in a different way.”
This is becoming as relevant for podcasts as it is for songs, which Paul Smith was referring to.
This is becoming as relevant for podcasts as it is for songs, which Paul Smith was referring to.
Love it when two kind-hearted music geeks geek out about other music geeks and continue to share their gratitude for the art of creating music.
Great episode, @drownedinsound.bsky.social.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Great episode, @drownedinsound.bsky.social.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Was Indie Sleaze Even Real? Maxïmo Park’s ‘A Certain Trigger’ at 20
Podcast Episode · Drowned in Sound · 05/11/2025 · 1h 5m
podcasts.apple.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Love it when two kind-hearted music geeks geek out about other music geeks and continue to share their gratitude for the art of creating music.
Great episode, @drownedinsound.bsky.social.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Great episode, @drownedinsound.bsky.social.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
November 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Now we’re cooking with more Steve Gadd goodness.
Such a groove on this one. He’s the master of that sweet spot of time keeping and groove keeping.
Two classic Steve motifs in this track:
1. His flam fill
2. Kick snare kick kick snare
Ha, I can’t explain it. Just listen out for them.
Such a groove on this one. He’s the master of that sweet spot of time keeping and groove keeping.
Two classic Steve motifs in this track:
1. His flam fill
2. Kick snare kick kick snare
Ha, I can’t explain it. Just listen out for them.
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Now we’re cooking with more Steve Gadd goodness.
Such a groove on this one. He’s the master of that sweet spot of time keeping and groove keeping.
Two classic Steve motifs in this track:
1. His flam fill
2. Kick snare kick kick snare
Ha, I can’t explain it. Just listen out for them.
Such a groove on this one. He’s the master of that sweet spot of time keeping and groove keeping.
Two classic Steve motifs in this track:
1. His flam fill
2. Kick snare kick kick snare
Ha, I can’t explain it. Just listen out for them.
Enjoying a light Steve Gadd groove on a Thursday morning.
I’m here with you Steve.
I’m here with you Steve.
November 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Enjoying a light Steve Gadd groove on a Thursday morning.
I’m here with you Steve.
I’m here with you Steve.
Reposted by Simon Tomes
Wow, that is one heck of a speech from Zohran Mamdani. 🎉
Good to hear a politician so positive and upbeat about getting stuff done.
Could do with some of that here in the UK.
youtu.be/_w515MNBH3k?...
Good to hear a politician so positive and upbeat about getting stuff done.
Could do with some of that here in the UK.
youtu.be/_w515MNBH3k?...
'We have toppled a political dynasty': Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning NYC mayoral race
YouTube video by CNN
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Wow, that is one heck of a speech from Zohran Mamdani. 🎉
Good to hear a politician so positive and upbeat about getting stuff done.
Could do with some of that here in the UK.
youtu.be/_w515MNBH3k?...
Good to hear a politician so positive and upbeat about getting stuff done.
Could do with some of that here in the UK.
youtu.be/_w515MNBH3k?...
Reposted by Simon Tomes
The New World believes in the power of words, and of reading – which is why we're launching Read Against Racism
✏️ Matt Kelly
✏️ Matt Kelly
We're turning the page on division
The New World believes in the power of words, and of reading – which is why we're launching Read Against Racism
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The New World believes in the power of words, and of reading – which is why we're launching Read Against Racism
✏️ Matt Kelly
✏️ Matt Kelly
Banger of a @talk90stome.bsky.social episode with @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social and @joemuggs.bsky.social.
I learned plenty more about the wild world of The KLF!
It’s a fascinating listen about creativity, challenging the norm and relentlessly putting stuff out there until enough’s enough.
I learned plenty more about the wild world of The KLF!
It’s a fascinating listen about creativity, challenging the norm and relentlessly putting stuff out there until enough’s enough.
The KLF! The real story of the band that burnt one million quid
Podcast Episode · Talk ’90s to me · 03/11/2025 · 1h 1m
podcasts.apple.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Banger of a @talk90stome.bsky.social episode with @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social and @joemuggs.bsky.social.
I learned plenty more about the wild world of The KLF!
It’s a fascinating listen about creativity, challenging the norm and relentlessly putting stuff out there until enough’s enough.
I learned plenty more about the wild world of The KLF!
It’s a fascinating listen about creativity, challenging the norm and relentlessly putting stuff out there until enough’s enough.
It’s nearly time.
November 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It’s nearly time.
Pika’s an excellent blogging platform. I highly recommend it. 💯
This month let's start a movement away from social networks. #nosocialsnovember Get ye to the blogiverse with 15% off your first year of pika.page using code NOSOCIALSNOVEMBER.
Pika - Start Your Happy Blog
Pika is a pretty good blogging platform built by the good people at Good Enough.
pika.page
November 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Pika’s an excellent blogging platform. I highly recommend it. 💯
Reposted by Simon Tomes
Donating to the Wikimedia Foundation is important. You can learn about Astromech droid's from a galaxy far, far away.
October 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Donating to the Wikimedia Foundation is important. You can learn about Astromech droid's from a galaxy far, far away.
Beever-Jones. What a goal!
October 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Beever-Jones. What a goal!